scholarly journals Flexural Characteristics of Functionally Graded Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composite with Polyvinyl Alcohol Fiber

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Toshiyuki Kanakubo ◽  
Takumi Koba ◽  
Kohei Yamada
Keyword(s):  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Maximum Load ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Cementitious Composite ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Four Point Bending

The objective of this study is to investigate the flexural characteristics of functionally graded fiber-reinforced cementitious composite (FG-FRCC) concerning the fiber volume fraction (Vf) varying in layers and the layered effect in bending specimens. The FG-FRCC specimens, in which Vf increases from 0% in the compression zone to 2% in the tensile zone, are three-layered specimens using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) FRCC that are fabricated and tested by a four-point bending test. The maximum load of the FG-FRCC specimens exhibits almost twice that of homogeneous specimens, even when the average of the fiber volume fraction in the whole specimen is 1%. The result of the section analysis, in which the stress–strain models based on the bridging law (tensile stress–crack width relationship owned by the fibers) consider the fiber orientation effect, shows a good adaptability with the experiment result.

J Integral of Steel Fiber Reinforced High Strength Concrete

2012 ◽  
Vol 476-478 ◽  
pp. 1568-1571
Author(s):  
Ting Yi Zhang ◽  
Guang He Zheng ◽  
Ping Wang ◽  
Kai Zhang ◽  
Huai Sen Cai
Keyword(s):  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Strength Concrete

Through the three-point bending test on the specimens of steel fiber reinforced high strength concrete (SFHSC), the effects of influencing factors including water-cement ratio (W/C) and the fiber volume fraction (ρf) upon the critical value(JC) of J integral were studied. The results show that the variation tendencies of JC are different under different factors. JC meets the linear statistical relation with W/C, ρf, respectively.

Flexural behavior of functionally graded polymeric composite beams

2021 ◽  
pp. 152808372110003
Author(s):  
M Atta ◽  
A Abu-Sinna ◽  
S Mousa ◽  
HEM Sallam ◽  
AA Abd-Elhady
Keyword(s):  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Stress Gradient ◽  
Polymeric Composite ◽  
Composite Beams ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Flexural Behavior ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Polymeric Composite Material ◽  
Fiber Volume

The bending test is one of the most important tests that demonstrates the advantages of functional gradient (FGM) materials, thanks to the stress gradient across the specimen depth. In this research, the flexural response of functionally graded polymeric composite material (FGM) is investigated both experimentally and numerically. Fabricated by a hand lay-up manufacturing technique, the unidirectional glass fiber reinforced epoxy composite composed of ten layers is used in the present investigation. A 3-D finite element simulation is used to predict the flexural strength based on Hashin’s failure criterion. To produce ten layers of FGM beams with different patterns, the fiber volume fraction ( Vf%) ranges from 10% to 50%. A comparison between FGM beams and conventional composite beams having the same average Vf% is made. The experimental results show that the failure of the FGM beams under three points bending loading (3PB) test is initiated from the tensioned layers, and spread to the upper layer. The spreading is followed by delamination accompanied by shear failures. Finally, the FGM beams fail due to crushing in the compression zone. Furthermore, the delamination failure between the layers has a major effect on the rapidity of the final failure of the FGM beams. The present numerical results show that the gradient pattern of FGM beams is a critical parameter for improving their flexural behavior. Otherwise, Vf% of the outer layers of the FGM beams, i.e. Vf% = 30, 40, or 50%, is responsible for improving their flexural strength.

Performance of Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Composites: Mechanical Properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 879 ◽  
pp. 284-293
Author(s):  
Norliana Bakar ◽  
Siew Choo Chin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Vinyl Ester ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Bamboo Fiber ◽  
Synthetic Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Volume Fractions

Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) made from synthetic fiber had been widely used for strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) structures in the past decades. Due to its high cost, detrimental to the environment and human health, natural fiber composites becoming the current alternatives towards a green and environmental friendly material. This paper presents an investigation on the mechanical properties of bamboo fiber reinforced composite (BFRC) with different types of resins. The BFRC specimens were prepared by hand lay-up method using epoxy and vinyl-ester resins. Bamboo fiber volume fractions, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% and 50% was experimentally investigated by conducting tensile and flexural test, respectively. Results showed that the tensile and flexural strength of bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composite (BFREC) was 63.2% greater than the bamboo fiber reinforced vinyl-ester composite (BFRVC). It was found that 45% of bamboo fiber volume fraction on BFREC exhibited the highest tensile strength compared to other BFRECs. Meanwhile, 40% bamboo fiber volume fraction of BFRVC showed the highest tensile strength between bamboo fiber volume fractions for BFRC using vinyl-ester resin. Studies showed that epoxy-based BFRC exhibited excellent results compared to the vinyl-ester-based composite. Further studies are required on using BFRC epoxy-based composite in various structural applications and strengthening purposes.

Shear strength of reinforced concrete beams with a fiber concrete matrix

2006 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 726-734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fariborz Majdzadeh ◽  
Sayed Mohamad Soleimani ◽  
Nemkumar Banthia
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fiber Reinforcement ◽  
Shear Capacity ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Volume

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of fiber reinforcement on the shear capacity of reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Both steel and synthetic fibers at variable volume fractions were investigated. Two series of tests were performed: structural tests, where RC beams were tested to failure under an applied four-point load; and materials tests, where companion fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) prisms were tested under direct shear to obtain material properties such as shear strength and shear toughness. FRC test results indicated an almost linear increase in the shear strength of concrete with an increase in the fiber volume fraction. Fiber reinforcement enhanced the shear load capacity and shear deformation capacity of RC beams, but 1% fiber volume fraction was seen as optimal; no benefits were noted when the fiber volume fraction was increased beyond 1%. Finally, an equation is proposed to predict the shear capacity of RC beams.Key words: shear strength, fiber-reinforced concrete, RC beam, stirrups, energy absorption capacity, steel fiber, synthetic fiber.

scholarly journals Influence of polyvinyl alcohol fiber and fly ash content on compressive creep properties of high ductility cementitious composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 272 ◽  
pp. 02014
Author(s):  
Bo Chen ◽  
Liping Guo ◽  
Lihui Zhang ◽  
Wenxiao Zhang ◽  
Yin Bai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Creep Model ◽  
High Ductility ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Pva Fiber

The influence of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber volume fraction and fly ash content on the creep behavior of high ductility cementitious composites (HDCC) under compression was investigated. For this investigation, the creep behavior of four HDCC groups with cube compressive strength of 30–50 MPa, PVA fiber volume fraction of 1.5% and 2.0%, and fly ash content of 60% and 80% at 7 d and 28 d loading periods, respectively, were evaluated. A compressive creep model, which reflects the loading age and holding time, was established. The results revealed that when the load was applied at 7 d and 28 d, and then maintained for 245 d, the specific creep of HDCC ranged from 95×10-6/ MPa to 165×10-6/ MPa and from 59×10-6/ MPa to 135 × 10−6/ MPa, respectively. The corresponding creep coefficients ranged from 1.48 to 2.25 and from 1.10 to 1.94, respectively. The PVA fiber volume fraction and fly ash content were the main factors affecting the specific creep of HDCC, which increased with increasing fiber fraction and fly ash content. Under short-term loading, the fiber volume fraction played a leading role in the specific creep, and the fly ash content played the leading role during long-term loading. Furthermore, the specific creep and creep coefficient decreased significantly with increasing loading age. The classical creep model described by a power exponent function is suitable for HDCC.

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